Post by Lubezki on Nov 13, 2019 23:48:18 GMT
Spike Lee is headed to the 1980s hip-hop scene.
The filmmaker, who last directed BlacKkKlansman, has closed a deal to direct Prince of Cats, Legendary’s adaptation of a graphic novel written and illustrated by Ron Wimberly. Lee will also rewrite the script and work with Wimberly and scribe Selwyn Seyfu Hinds.
Prince is described as a 1980s hip-hop take on Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, with the tragic star-crossed love story seen through the eyes of Tybalt, Juliet’s angry and duel-loving cousin.
The story centers on Tybalt and his Capulet Brothers who navigate Da People’s Republic of Brooklyn where underground sword dueling — including katanas — with the rival Montagues, blossoms into a vibrant world. The world includes hip-hop essentials such as DJing, emceeing, breakdancing and graffiti.
The filmmaker, who last directed BlacKkKlansman, has closed a deal to direct Prince of Cats, Legendary’s adaptation of a graphic novel written and illustrated by Ron Wimberly. Lee will also rewrite the script and work with Wimberly and scribe Selwyn Seyfu Hinds.
Prince is described as a 1980s hip-hop take on Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, with the tragic star-crossed love story seen through the eyes of Tybalt, Juliet’s angry and duel-loving cousin.
The story centers on Tybalt and his Capulet Brothers who navigate Da People’s Republic of Brooklyn where underground sword dueling — including katanas — with the rival Montagues, blossoms into a vibrant world. The world includes hip-hop essentials such as DJing, emceeing, breakdancing and graffiti.
sounds interesting....Lee really made a great return to form with ‘BlacKkKlansman’ so eager to see what he has up his sleeve this time. Wouldn't be surprised to see him team up with John David Washington again.
